Hafencity
Maritime industrial-meets-boutique; quirky, youthful, irreverent — think logbooks on the nightstand and bunk beds done tastefully
Book the heimat restaurant in advance — it fills up and walk-ins are not guaranteed
Why It Matters
One of the original properties that put 25hours on the map in Germany. The whole hotel tells the story of Hamburg's port history through design, with 25 real sailors' stories woven into the room decor. Green Key certified. Located steps from the Überseequartier U-Bahn stop and minutes from the Elbphilharmonie.
A 170-room boutique hotel in Hamburg's HafenCity district, where the whole building leans into a seafaring theme — rooms are called cabins, each comes with a logbook of sailors' yarns, and the design pulls from port industry with iron, timber, and nautical detail. The Elbphilharmonie is a 10-minute walk. It's the kind of place that has opinions about itself, and mostly those opinions are correct.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Extra Large
The biggest rooms in the house at 40sqm. King or queen bed, sofa, and a selection of filter coffee and tea included. Can be connected to a bunk bed room, making it workable for families. The full maritime theme treatment — these rooms have the space to really show off the harbour-inspired decor.
King or Queen · 40 sqmLarge
At 31–35sqm with a king-size bed and a separate sofa area, this is the step up worth considering for longer stays or if you want to actually spread out. Enough space for a small family. The maritime design carries through — it just has more room to breathe.
King · 33 sqm
Medium
The entry-level cabin at HafenCity. Compact at 21–25sqm, queen-size bed, and everything you need for a relaxed stay. Ideal for solo travellers or couples on shorter trips. The maritime theme is fully expressed here — logbook on the desk, sailor-story decor on the walls.
Queen · 23 sqmMedium Bunk Bed
Twenty square metres with two single bunk beds — a surprisingly smart setup for friends or work colleagues who'd rather not share a double. Can be connected to an XL room to create a family configuration. The smallest room in the hotel, but the bunk bed execution is charming rather than hostel-ish.
Bunk Beds (2 singles) · 20 sqmMedium Plus
Same footprint as the Medium (21–25sqm) but with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the quiet Überseegarten courtyard. The best pick for travellers who want a calmer, less street-facing room. Noticeably quieter than harbour-facing rooms.
Queen · 23 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A ground-floor kiosk run in partnership with mare Verlag. Stocks essentials alongside books and magazines from mare Verlag and Gingko Press, local Hamburg art, and souvenirs. Not your average hotel shop.
The hotel runs a regular programme of events — concerts, author readings, yoga classes, pizza-making workshops, and pottery. Schedule changes, so check the events page before arrival.
The hotel keeps a fleet of Schindelhauer bikes in different models and sizes. Rental comes with a curated map of pre-planned bike routes — along the Elbe river or around the Alster lake. Good way to cover a lot of Hamburg without public transit.
Hotel guests can book a test drive in the Volvo EX30, a compact electric SUV, exclusively available to guests of the HafenCity hotel. Useful for both city exploration and getting to business meetings in style.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
10 event rooms across the HafenCity and Altes Hafenamt hotels, with a maritime industrial feel. Flexible for groups of 10–200 people.
Stocked minibar included in all 170 rooms at no extra charge.
Public car park directly beneath the hotel with a direct access connection. Reserved hotel guest spaces on level -1. EUR 28 per day. Maximum clearance height 2.10m. Tickets redeemed at reception.
Electric car charging available on parking level -1.
Pets accepted on request. Charges may apply.
The hotel holds the Green Key eco-label certification.
Rooftop Finnish sauna with outdoor cool-down terrace and views of Magdeburg harbour. Complimentary for guests.
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